Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
9CB6BB
RGB
156, 182, 187
HSL
190, 19%, 67%
HSB
190, 17%, 73%
CMYK
17, 3, 0, 27
LAB
72, -8, -6
LCH
72, 10, 214
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 211
XYZ
39, 44, 53
LUV
72, -14, -7
HWB
190, 61%, 27%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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